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标题：Economic Evaluation of Wind Energy as an Alternative to Natural Gas Powered Irrigation
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作者：Guerrero, Bridget L. ; Amosson, Stephen H. ; Marek, Thomas H. 等
期刊名称：Journal of Food Distribution Research
印刷版ISSN：0047-245X
出版年度：2010
卷号：41
期号：5
页码：277-287
出版社：Food Distribution Research Society
摘要：High natural gas prices have agricultural producers searching for alternative energy sources for irrigation. The economic feasibility of electric and hybrid (electric/wind) systems are evaluated as alternatives to natural gas powered irrigation. Texas Panhandle and Southern Kansas farms are assessed with a quarter-mile sprinkler system, three crops, and two pumping lifts. Breakeven points identify the price at which conversion from a natural gas irrigation system to an electric or hybrid system is cost effective. Results indicate electricity is a more feasible energy source for irrigation and policy changes such as net metering are necessary to make hybrid systems viable.
关键词：electricity;irrigation;natural gas;wind energy